Mediterranean Red Lentil Power Smoothie

VeganLow Fat

A 475-calorie Breakfast recipe from MunchInIt. Serves 2. Prep 10 min, cook 15 min.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cooked red lentils
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
• 6-8 ice cubes

Instructions

1. Prep: Cook red lentils according to package directions. Allow to cool completely. Wash spinach, cucumber, and mint.
2. Combine cooked lentils, fresh spinach, chopped cucumber, lemon juice, almond milk, fresh mint leaves, tahini, and maple syrup (if using) in a high-speed blender.
3. Add ice cubes to the blender.
4. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more almond milk until desired consistency is reached.
5. Divide the smoothie evenly between two glasses.
6. Serve immediately.